I have the latest Eclipse E-II full thickness. It's by far my favorite guitar. I was hunting for something that had the same feel as my dad's 90's Gibson LP and the modern Gibsons just didn't feel the same to me. The ESP nailed the feel and has all the modern features I am after like push-pull and locking tuners. I don't know if the LTD is at the same level as the E-II, but if it's even close I wouldn't hesitate to buy one. I'm considering ordering an LTD myself to see since no one around here ever has them in stock.So I am looking at the LTD Eclipse full Thickness body line up for my next guitar.
Wanted to see what people had to say about them as far as a comparison to a LesPaul Classic.
Please keep the negativity and Gibson bashing out.. I am interested in feedback whether it's positive or negative about the specific LTD line up.. not looking to start a war here.
Thanks
that looks beautiful.. Do ever tunes feel and "play" different than standard bridges? I know from what I've read and see, they're amazing with tuning.Love the look of this new one and + it has an Evertune if you are scared of installing one of these on a Gibson.
https://www.espguitars.com/products/27423-ec-1000t-ctm-evertune
It’s different for sure, I have an Evertune installed on a Gibson Explorer. You lose a little bit of oomph and sustain because technically it’s a floating bridge. But otherwise, if you you are always fighting your Gibsons going out of tune, it’s a godsend. I can’t remember the last time I tuned it, I just get to play it.that looks beautiful.. Do ever tunes feel and "play" different than standard bridges? I know from what I've read and see, they're amazing with tuning.
I stumbled upon this ad for an ESP on my local CL. It seems too good to be true.You know what they say. Dude is asking $800 for a real ESP with quilt top ,USA Kahler deluxe trem . He mentions the headstock may have been repainted but no cracks or breaks. I'm thinking if it was repainted it would be to cover an LTD into an ESP .What do you guys think. I have seen these ESP's going for $4K https://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/msg/d/lake-worth-esp-guitar-kahler-trem/7484463519.html
Those are badass !I'd check out the ESP Skolnick model as well. It's a beast.
I have that LTD on preorder, and currently play an E-II and another LTD EC with Evertunes, but they aren’t thick bodies. I love the Evertunes but they take a little bit to get used to. Once you’re used to the setup they are a dream come true for gigging. I only tune once a week and even then I might only be slightly off perfect pitch. If you do a lot of bending, it will feel different at first, but it’s no more hassle than most trems.that looks beautiful.. Do ever tunes feel and "play" different than standard bridges? I know from what I've read and see, they're amazing with tuning.